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1 Facts
1.1 Interesting Facts
Americium metal is produced by bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons.
Americium metal was discovered as a by-product while testing an atomic bomb (Manhattan Project).
Chromium is highly reactive, hence it is not found free in nature.
Ores of Chromites mineral are the major source of Chromium metal.
Almost 90% leather tanning is done with the help of chromium.
1.2 Sources
Obtained By Bombarding Plutonium with Neutrons
Found in Minerals, Mining, Ores of metals, Ores of Minerals
1.3 History
1.3.1 Who Discovered
Glenn T. Seaborg, Ralph A. James, Leon O. Morgan, Albert Ghiorso
Louis Nicolas Vauquelin
1.3.2 Discovery
In 1944
In Between 1797 - 1798
1.4 Abundance
1.4.1 Abundance In Universe
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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1.5 * 10
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Rank:
7
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Facts About Thallium
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0.005
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1.4.2 Abundance In Sun
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~-9999 %
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N/A
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~0.002 %
Rank:
7
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0.004
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1.4.3 Abundance In Meteorites
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.30 %
Rank:
7
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Facts About Gold
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0.91
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1.4.4 Abundance In Earth's Crust
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Not Available
Rank:
N/A
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0.01 %
Rank:
13
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0.66
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1.4.5 Abundance In Oceans
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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Facts About Protactinium
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0.042
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1.4.6 Abundance In Humans
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Not Available
Rank:
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0.00 %
Rank:
16
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0.14
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